Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing

Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing--------------------------------------------------In order to provide sound, person-centred care, mental health nursingstudents need a thorough understanding of theory alongside the abilityto translate this knowledge into practice. It can be difficult to applyideas from the classroom and books when learning how to work with mentalhealth service users for the first time. That is why the theoreticalaspects of this book are presented alongside realistic accounts ofnursing practice. Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing is a case-basedand service user centred textbook for mental health nursing students.Designed to support students throughout their pre-registration studies,the text covers the essential knowledge required to provide high qualitynursing care. Contributions from real service users and cases of fictionalclients are explored in detail to provide excellent transferable skillsfor practice. Dedicated chapters explore fundamental nursing skillsand mental health law before providing a case-based exploration ofthe areas and subjects that will be encountered by students in universityand placement.Practice-based chapters introduce students to the needsof a diverse range of fictional clients and explain how the skillsof communication, assessment, care planning and monitoring can be applied.Each chapter provides a sample care plan explaining why and how clinicaldecisions are made, so that students can develop their own skills andpractice. The text opens with clear advice to help students succeedin their studies and concludes with a wealth of practical and thoughtfuladvice on becoming a professional and getting that first job. OnlineResource Centre * Twenty one video clips of fictional service usersdemonstrate the application of theory and prepare students for realnursing practice * Quizzes, scenarios and a range of activities helpstudents to apply their learning * Interactive glossary explains terminologyand jargon * Sample CV's and self awareness exercises aid professionaldevelopment